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I've started self-harming again because I've been so anxious but it makes me feel bad as I hadn't self-harmed in a while. It's all so frustrating and upsetting.
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Hey lovely, I hope you're feeling a bit better today
Is there anything you can do that doesn't require motivation or that's quite brainless? For example, for me that's hoovering, cleaning, or maybe going to the cinema.
I also want to echo what @Sunshine12 said - relapse is an expected part of recovery. I remember once, someone explained it to me as a muscle that builds over time. Relapse is very likely, especially at first, but over time you strengthen that muscle and relapses get less frequent. It's a thing that genuinely requires learning and practice, and relapse is required for recovery (and isn't a moral failing).
Also, self-harming now doesn't take away from everything you did to go so long without doing it. That took a lot of work, and you still get to hold the credit for that.